Support The Green Lantern

Why..?? because unlike the popular izakaya in Japan that hangs out the red lantern, the Green lantern represents dishes cooked with local produce.  Alot of people in Japan would hang around in the izakaya after work.  The Izakaya is a casual and low price pub that serves a variety of small eats and drinks.  Unlike in Australia .. where gazebos are set up in the farmers market for picnics after a long day of work, the Izakaya  is an indoor place for meeting up with people and sharing a yakitori or chicken wings.

Some of the red paper lanterns that hang outside izakaya are old, torn, and dusty, but this is often a sign that the store has been popular enough to be around for many, many years. The dishes served may not be fancy like those at more expensive restaurants, meanwhile, but there is plenty to eat, and the price is right.  But if you see a Izakaya with a green lantern.. don’t fret.. and support it.

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